US Bridges

Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · NE Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-NU

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,195 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNbnd SH21B Ml Ramp
CrossesPine Creek
LocationNE Colorado Springs
RouteState Highway 21B
Coordinates38.97568, -104.75187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,195 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nbnd SH21B Ml Ramp over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.